May 22
Namibia: Namibia Shines At Africa Energies Summit 2024
The Managing Director of Monasa Advisory & Associates and Chairperson of the Economic Association of Namibia, Jason Kasuto, attended as a selected speaker at the Africa… Read more »
Namibia: Swakop's Ovahimba Vendors to Pay Rent for Stalls At Kavita Market
The Swakopmund Municipal Council has approved the registration of vendors from the marginalized communities at Kavita Park and Crafts Market during the latest Council Agenda… Read more »
Namibia: Have an Open and Honest Discussion With Your Bank If Your Debt Squeezes You
Indeed, life is a journey with ups and downs, difficulties, and happy moments. We will talk about getting a bank loan as well as what to do if you find yourself in debt and your… Read more »
May 17
Namibia: 500-Bed Windhoek District Hospital Construction Commences
The Groundwork for the Construction of a New 500-bed Windhoek District Hospital was officially initiated this week by the Health Minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, marking a… Read more »
May 14
Southern Africa: Namibia Ranked Second in Southern Africa for Cost of Living, According to Numbeo
Numbeo, a provider of crowd-sourced global data on quality of life indicators, recently released its cost of living index for Africa, positioning Namibia in second place for… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Strengthens Collection of Migration Data in the Region
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of Immigration, Labour Commissioners, and Statistics held a meeting from 6 to 10 May, to report on the indicators of the… Read more »
Namibia: Namport Reaches 8 Million Tonnes Cargo Record
Preliminary figures for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 show that the Namibian Ports Authority has just set a new record by handling 8 million tonnes of cargo for the full… Read more »
Namibia: Mbumba Highlights Green Hydrogen's Role in Economic Growth At World Hydrogen Summit
The President, HE Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, in a keynote address at the World Hydrogen Summit, on Tuesday underscored the significance of green hydrogen initiatives in fostering economic… Read more »
May 08
Namibia: Usakos Strategic Vision Overrides Political Differences - Mayor
The Mayor of Usakos, H.W. Irene Simeon-Kurtz urged policymakers to set aside their political differences and work together to grow the country's economy. Read more »
May 01
Namibia: Transkalahari Corridor Secretariat Cycled From Pretoria to Swakopmund
A group of 30 cyclists journeyed from South Africa to Namibia as part of the Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat's (TKCS) 20 year anniversary celebration. The group which included… Read more »
April 30
Namibia: Central Bank Broadens Financial Inclusion With Instant Payment Project
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) last week launched the Instant Payment Project with the intent of broadening financial inclusion through essential and affordable financial services to… Read more »
April 25
Namibia: Vivo Awards Shell Service Stations for Performance, Customer Service and Safety
Operators and owners of Shell Service Station were recently rewarded when the local distributor, Vivo Energy Namibia awarded Omega Service Station as the best station of the year.… Read more »
April 16
Namibia: Industrialisation and Trade Ministry Engages Stakeholders On Economic Policies
The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade held a crucial public consultation among stakeholders to discuss four pivotal policy and legislative frameworks. Read more »
Namibia: Annual Workshop Tackles Local Agricultural Crisis - Minister Urges Urgent Action
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform commenced with a pivotal five-day planning workshop on Monday aimed at confronting agricultural challenges head-on. Read more »
April 11
Namibia: Health Ministry Allocates N$10 Billion to Address Expanding Populace
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has unveiled plans to allocate N$10.9 billion toward meeting evolving health and social requirements in the nation. Read more »
Namibia: Multi-Million Dollar Comprehensive Facelift Projects At Etosha and Hardap Commence
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism on Wednesday announced the commencement of renovation works at three entrance gates to Etosha National Park, alongside upgrades… Read more »
Namibia: City of Windhoek Extends Deadline for Pensioners' Debt Relief Registration
The City of Windhoek (CoW) has extended the deadline for pensioners to register for debt relief until May 31. Read more »
April 04
Namibia: Mandatory SIM Card Registration Deadline Concludes
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) announced the conclusion of the mandatory registration period for all Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards in the… Read more »
Namibia: Junior Chess National Champs Crowned
The Bank Windhoek 2024 Namibia National Junior Chess Championships concluded on Sunday, in Swakopmund, celebrating the prowess and determination of young chess players across the… Read more »
Namibia: Inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit Set for Windhoek
Namibia Is gearing up to host the first-ever Global African Hydrogen Summit (GAH2S) in Windhoek from 3 to 5 September. Read more »
April 03
Namibia: Fuel Prices Go Up
The price of petrol increased by N$1.52 per litre, while both diesel grades will increase by 72 cents per litre, effective Wednesday, the Ministry of Mines and Energy announced. Read more »
April 02
Namibia: Over 1900 Pensioners Registered for the Debt Relief Programme
The City of Windhoek's newly launched debt relief programme has already made a significant impact drawing over 1900 pensioners, effectively wiping out a staggering total of N$524… Read more »
March 28
Namibia: Namcor Suspends Executive Amid Internal Investigation
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has announced the immediate suspension of its Executive: Information Technology, Bonifatius Konjore, as part of an ongoing… Read more »
Namibia: Financial Planning for Namibia's Millennials
Financial freedom. It's a term that conjures up images of early retirement, dream vacations, and unshakeable security. But for Namibia's millennial generation, this dream can often… Read more »
Namibia: Deadline Approaches for Mandatory SIM Card Registration - Cran Urges Compliance
As the deadline for the mandatory registration of all Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards looms on 31 March, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) is urging… Read more »